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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bridgewater Air Park (KVBW)

Lat: 38.37°NLon: 78.96°WElev: 1165ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 2 Jul 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Linville VA

Heat Advisory July 2, 10:00am until July 2, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 94. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 94. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Linville VA
 38.53°N 78.86°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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